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I would like to see the repeal of calling the Affordable Care Act "Obamacare." The right has done a very good job at separating what the bill tries to do — mostly good things — from the man who proposed it. You would not believe how many Republicans I know think the law is actually called Obamacare. Like the president is that vain to do that. After 50 years, a health insurance law is actually on the books. It needs work, but mostly it protects citizens and requires that everyone contribute in some way or form. That's common sense. And as far as House Republicans stating that Obama refuses to cooperate with them, jobs bills from the House include either...

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I would like to see the repeal of calling the Affordable Care Act "Obamacare." The right has done a very good job at separating what the bill tries to do — mostly good things — from the man who proposed it. You would not believe how many...

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